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Work on Balmoral continues in dry dock

		THIS STORY LAST UPDATED: 01 April 2003 1937 BST The Balmoral is under going work in the Albion Dry dock in Bristol. Work to replace her engines will take several weeks. Meanwhile, here are some exclusive photographs of the work.
£3m from the lottery will pay for the work.


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The Balmoral takes thousands of passengers every year.

The ship should be ready for the new season.

A crane chain is lowered to carry on the work

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